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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,974.41, 383,594.40 and 150,647.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,974.41, 383,594.40 and 150,647.27 is: 207,887.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,974.41 : 383,594.40 = 150,647.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,974.41/383,594.40 = 150,647.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,974.41x = 383,594.40 × 150,647.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,974.41x = 57,787,447,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,787,447,229.32/277,974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,887.66

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